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Confusion Construction, destruction wreaks havoc as commuters wrestle with new parking and expansion of $52 million Master Plan By Roy Howe Staff Writer With new parking lots in different places and some campus streets merely a memory, many returning students are asking — where does a person park? The answer: The periphery of the university. With the University of Central Oklahoma's two-year $52 million Master Plan calling for new buildings, renovations and additions to buildings and landscaping and parking, the decision was made to build in the middle and place parking around the campus. "As we build new buildings, we want to concentrate the new buildings in the interior of the campus instead of the outside edge," said Nick Widener, executive assistant for special projects. Widener also said safety was a big factor so streets and parking were removed from the areas students congregate and walk to class. Connelly Paving of Oklahoma City was awarded the bids for both phase one and phase two

in the construction of the new lots. Phase one saw completion last August and phase two is scheduled to end this month. At last count, the total number of parking spaces available to students, faculty and staff stood at 6,514. Widener said people will return to find 1,363 new parking spots this semester. This number includes 2,234 new parking places and takes into account the 871 spaces which were removed. In addition, a total of 5,000 spaces were resurfaced and restriped. Connelly Paving will receive $3.1 million for their services. A third phase calls for additional parking spaces next summer and has not been bid yet. UCO administrators are also looking to lease additional parking on sites just outside of campus. TSee PARK, Page 8

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Students, faculty race for prime-time parking Welcome to UCO '94. With an enrollment predicted to top 16,000, the university is racing against weather, students, and time to complete long-needed expansions to the campus. As with all renovations, there are negative inconveniences that tag along with the positive results. Parking seems to be one of those necessary evils. Can I find a parking spot? How long will it take to find a parking spot? How close can I park on campus?," are just a few of the questions students will have this year. The good news is that the university now has 6,514 parking spaces available for students, staff and faculty. Students will no longer have to park in muddy lots, or walk through swirling dust to get to their car. The bad news is that students will have to walk or maybe even run to their classes. The new parking lots on the east, north and south sides of the campus are in place and ready to be accessed, but be advised they are on the perimeter yard line from every student's goal ... the classrooms. The administration however, is close to one of their goals: to make UCO a closed campus, accessible only by feet, bikes, or skateboards. No one is sure though, how accessible buildings will be once the building construction begins in October. Just be sure to include those mud-wading boots and hard hats to the list of essential school supplies. It is a comforting thought to know that the campus police department will have their bike patrol officers working this fall. They'll be able to move in and around the campus quicker than the patrol cars trying to four-wheel around students and construction. Eventually, 20-foot sidewalks will provide access for emergency vehicles, but until then it could be a precarious situation to try and maneuver a fire truck or ambulance through the maze of renovations. How many students does it take to push a fire truck out of the mud? Regardless of the inconvenience and the frustration of parking, UCO does seem destined to take their place beside the two (we all know who they are) major universities in Oklahoma. Advice for the upcoming year — walk quickly and carry a big stick (umbrella).

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Vol. 94, No. 62 (USPS 661-700) Roy Howe Editor in chief Jennifer R. Palmer Writer Managing Editor Carol Cole Mills Writer Anthony Tompkins Paul Eddy Copy Editor Janet Runge Writer Jason Webb Copy Editor Jeff Billington Writer Matt Williamson Copy Editor Michelle Peller Writer Mike Erwin Sports Editor Scott Moore Writer Sheila Nunelee Sports Writer Jimmy Hyde Writer David Hanigar Sports Writer Rachel Schnitzer Writer Nicolette Corimer Advertising Mgr. Kristin Wires Writer Julie Dye Ad Sales Wendy Williams Writer Julie Yeh Chief Photographer ... Christopher Smith Ad Sales open Photographer David McNeese Circulation Paste - Up/Pub. Relations Liz Dorris Cartoonist/Artist Sean Ashby Mark Hanebutt Public Relations Kelly Barnes Adviser The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by the students in the department of journalism on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the regular school term, except during exams and holidays, and on Thursdays only during the summer term at the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034. Telephone number (405) 341-2980, Ext. 5914. One-year subscription rate $12. Second-class postage paid at Edmond, Okla. "POSTMASTER:" Send address changes to The Vista, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK 73034.

Letters Letters to the editor are not only welcome, but encouraged. All letters must be signed. Anonymous letters will not be published. Letters must also include author's address and phone number for verification purposes. The editor reserves the right to edit for space limitationsand to comply with libel laws. Every effort will be made to preserve the integrity of the letter. Address letter to: Editor, The Vista, Unoversity of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK 73034 or deliver in person to the editor, Communications Building, Room 107. This publication, printed by the University of Central Oklahoma print shop, is issued by the University of Central Oklahoma as authorized by Title 70 OS 1981, Section 3903. 5,000 copies have been prepared at a cost of $300 (hpp), $400 for 12pp.

tudents come to a university to learn. Perhaps the largest part of the learning process involves being exposed to others who have different ideas about the way things are or how they ought to be. If students learn to accept the idea that there are several ways to interpret a set of facts, significant progress has been made in their total education. People with different ideas are an essential component of the diversity we love to talk about so much. However, we usually choose to define diversity as differences in religion, race, gender, and sexual orientation. This definition of diversity is much too narrow. A difference in ideas often leads to written or oral debate which hopefully leads, in turn, to intellectual growth. An educated person has the ability to carry on this debate in a civilized manner. The language used in a discussion of ideas does not have to be abusive, but those who have not

matured intellectually often resort to name-calling during their arguments for or against an idea. Namecalling is a violation of the unwritten rules of intellectual debate and I believe such a violation occurred recently in The Vista. I refer specifically to two letters in the July 21 issue. The two writers disagreed with an opinion expressed in an earlier letter on the subject of homosexuality. The writer of the original letter defended his position by quoting from the Bible. One letter writer called the original writer a liar and a religious fanatic. This is strong language under any circumstances but it is completely unsuitable in a debate of ideas at an academic institution. This type of rhetoric often leads to physical violence and is more suited to the barroom than the classroom. The second writer urged everyone "to just say no to hate' and to accept diversity while calling the writer of the original letter a rightwing zealot and accused him of

using right-wing rhetoric because she disagreed with him. Is this the type of language you would expect from a person who truly accepts the concept of diversity which should include the diversity of ideas? I suspect this writer is not particularly tolerant of the ideas of others if they differ from the ones she holds.. There is a right way and a wrong way to argue a point. We need to be particularly careful to argue the right' way because we are associated with an academic institution. We need to be careful in our choice of words used to debate ideas. We also need to recognize that the concept of diversity is currently too narrowly defined. Many people are willing to accept differences in national origin, religion, and even sexual orientation in the name of diversity, but the same people are unwilling to accept ideas that are different from their own. Perhaps we have not progressed as far along the path of diversity as we think we have. -Russell Jones

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Are government loans a right guaranteed? Some Oklahoma higher education officials have doubts about the federal government's new direct-loan program for college students, a system being tried out at 105 institutions, including Oklahoma State University. Can the U.S. Department of Education manage the program efficiently? Or should the government's role remain that of a guarantor, leaving the lending to the banking system? Good questions, but Fred Mulcahy has an even more pointed one: Should the government be handing out loans and grants, as entitlements, to college students in the first place? He believes not.

Mulcahy worked as a federal grant coordinator on several campuses from 1988 to 1993. Writing in Newsweek, Mulcahy challenges the whole concept of federal higher education aid as a sort of right to be claimed by anyone who wants it. "Over a period of 20 years, I saw many students — their tuition paid by federal grants or loans — who were unprepared and couldn't handle college studies," he wrote. Ironically, their federal tuition entitlements were actually allowing some of these students to remain unemployed." Even Mulcahy cannot deny that thousands of deserving citizens

have earned college degrees they could never have hoped for without government aid. Their training and skills benefit the whole public. Higher education is unquestionable a good investment, both for the successful student and for the whole society. But the key word is successful. The federal government should attempt to expand higher-education opportunities for all Americans, but not by providing tuition entitlements to students regardless of their merit. A college degree should be seen as an accomplishment, not an entitlement. Associated Press

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Jobless numbers in chemistry field on the rise; job market weakening, report indicates as up 3.4 percent from last year to $57,900. However, as a group, chemists tend to be

By David Hanigar Staff Writer Chemistry majors should be ready for a rough ride on the job market, an article reported in the July 11 issue of Chemical & Engineering News, the American Chemical Society's weekly magazine. The article shows the percentage of chemists in the United States who are unemployed and are looking for work, are employed part-time, or are in post-doctoral positions, has reached a record high of 8.1 percent, up from 7.2 percent last year. The actual number of chemists who are "jobless but seeking employment" is 2.7 percent, said Michael Heylin, editor of Chemical & Engineering News. "Anytime the figure passes 2 percent, it is indicative of a sharply weakening job market," said Heylin. Dr. Fred Grosz, chairperson and professor of the University of Central Oklahoma chemistry department, said despite the decreasing job market, the number of students enrolling in the classes has increased this fall. "When you put it in context, all job markets are soft," Grosz said. The market may be "soft," yet the average salary for chemists is reported in the article

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95 If someone graduates with barely a two-point average, it's going to be hard to get a job anywhere. — Dr. Fred Grotz Chairperson, UCO chemistry department younger and lower paid. Grosz said steps have been taken to help make things easier on the students. The department is working on offering internships for students this fall. "The problem is that unless something is specifically assigned, it's hard to convince students that it is for their own good," Grosz said. Grosz said several instances have already occurred with graduates having problems finding jobs in their desired field, but

that often reflects the student's grade point. "If someone graduates with barely a two-point grade average, it's going to be hard to get a job anywhere," he said. The article also addresses opportunities for minority chemists. The survey ranked minority chemists as the least likely to be employed full time. Grosz blames the problem on the lack of minorities entering the field. Grosz said money from grants will be dedicated to the recruitment of minorities. Grosz recommends that students wishing to attain a career in chemistry should get active in the American Chemical Society (ACS). Applications will be accepted for the ACS early this fall. Brochures and information are available through the chemistry department. Additionally, students should be willing to relocate. Oklahoma lacks the opportunity in the chemical industry that other cities may have, Grosz said. "It's good to be able to do what you enjoy, but sometimes it takes a little extra work to get there," Grosz said.

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Performing Arts season to be kicked off in October at UCO Pegasus Theatre By Paul Eddy Staff Writer

The performing arts season opens at the Pegasus Theatre on the University of Central Oklahoma campus, Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 with The Shadow Box. . Beginning Oct. 13 16 and Oct. 21 and 22, Mitchell Hall will open its doors for The Roar of the Greasepaint! The Smell of the Crowd! Following fall shows are: The River North Dance Company and UCO Kaleidoscope Dance Company Oct. 28, and 29 at Mitchell Hall. The Three Musketeers , Nov. 10 - 13 at Mitchell Hall. Hansel and Crete! , Dec. 1-4 at Mitchell Hall. One - Act Play Festival, Dec. 7 - 10 at the Pegasus. The Sixth Annual Improv Show, Dec. 10 at the Pegasus. The schedules are subject to change and times will be given at a later date. "I think that we have a very exciting season lined up," said Donald Bristow, oral communications instructor at UCO and chairman of Theater Arts. Admission to most shows is free with a validated UCO ID card. -

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Police advise: Take charge, not chances By David L. Hanigar Staff Writer On July 25 in the parking lot north of the Old North building, four vehicles parked within an isolated area were left with shattered windows, some with missing stereo equipment or radar detectors, others with visible tampering of glove boxes and personal belongings. The event is still under investigation. On August 10, a woman went to the University of Central Oklahoma Police Department with a cut on her face and complaints of an alleged sexual assault by instrumentation outside the men's dormitories. The man, she said, departed through the construction area at Ayers and Roberts street. The sun wasn't even down yet and she had only stopped to change a flat tire on the way to visit some friends. The case â&#x20AC;&#x201D; still under investigation. Crime does exist at the University of Central Oklahoma. "The biggest problems they're (students) going to face are their vehicles being broken into and stuff being stolen out of their rooms," said Sergeant Teddy Jones of the UCO police department. Jones said he feels that crime preventative measures are the keys to keeping crime at a minimal, and several measures have been taken to make the UCO campus as safe as possible. Fourteen emergency call boxes are being installed at various parking lots and locations across campus. Their locations are marked on the fall parking map, available at parking services or the UCO Police Department. The call boxes are located on poles with blue and gold stripes and a blue light on top of the box. They offer a direct line to the UCO Police Station with the conversation monitored by every police radio. "When they're activated (call boxes), officers out in the field automatically head in that direction. So, they (officers) are already on their way even before they hear what the problem is," Jones said. Although the boxes are labeled "emergency," Jones said people shouldn't hesitate to use them for any instance any time of the day. If the officers can't fix the problem personally, they can help to call someone who can be of assistance, Jones said. "If they've got a problem that they've got to call us every day, they can never cry wolf with us. We'll be there," Jones said. Another program to ensure safety is "Operation

SafeWalk." The program offers an escort from a student employed by the police department to anywhere on campus. The Operation SafeWalk employees are identified by bright yellow shirts and are available from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday, or a police officer will provide the escort, said Jones. "Students need to be aware that they don't need to go anywhere on campus, especially after dark if they don't feel comfortable about it without an escort." For students living on campus, "Operation ID" offers a way to list an inventory of their belongings. The list will be on file with the UCO Police Department for a period of up to four years. Operation ID inventory cards are available at the UCO Police Department. However, officers will be visiting each dormitory passing out cards and etching identification information on personal property. The process will take about three to four days per dormitory and will be done about once a month, Jones said. "The most important thing students can do when they're living in the dorms is to lock their door when they leave," he said. Often a person will only be out of his room for a short while, such as to go to the bathroom, when burglaries occur, Jones said. Students who invite large crowds into their rooms should be sure to have valuables hidden, Jones said. Because automobiles are often an open target to thieves, Jones also warns against drawing attention to stereo equipment by playing it loudly on campus grounds. "So, these guys are around campus and they're watching. They're watching people leave their cars that they've heard stereos blaring in...and those are the guys they'll key on," Jones said. Jones said students should report any suspicious character to the police department. Officers won't hesitate to "check them out" or escort them off campus. Many thieves will stay away from an area once they have been identified, Jones said. Jones identifies books as an attractive item to thieves looking to sell them back. He has been known to watch students leave a textbook lying on the table in the library as they leave for a few minutes and wait at the table with a lecture when they return. "Mark your books. You can't be too careful." Jones will be giving lectures over the semester on safety. The exact times and locations have not yet been determined.

UCO police officer Sergeant T Jones takes fingerprints from a car which was broken into in the parking lot north of Old North. The car was one of several which were broken into this summer. (Staff Photo by Christopher Smith)

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Graduating students should be aware of job market By Anthony Tompkins Staff Writer •

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Computer-related fields and human resource management are two of the "hot" jobs areas for students nearing graduation. Recent growth in the U.S. economy has improved the job outlook for some college graduates. "We get more requests for certain majors than others, and I think that's just reflective of the economy and what the demand is," said Dr. Kathryn Greenlee, director of career development and placement services at the University of Central Oklahoma. The top jobs being sought by students who visit UCO's placement office are those in computer related fields, said Greenlee. "A person with a degree in computer science has a really good chance of finding employment immediately after graduation," said Greenlee. The increased use of computer systems in the white-collar workplace makes computer skills an important part of one's job qualifications. Human resource management is a field of business that has grown with the economy, said Greenlee. People working in human resources deal with the relationships between employers and employees. Workers' compensation and other legal business matters are handled by human resource managers, said Greenlee. Practical experience and onthe-job training are key to getting a job. "If you can get an internship prior to graduation, more power to you." "A bachelor's degree is great. But in this day and age, it is important to have some practical work experience too," said Greenlee. Business management is another business related major that is getting top jobs. Individuals in this course of study are trained for job openings in marketing, retail, accounting and financial planning, said Greenlee. Brokerage firms which han• dle the purchase of stocks and bonds as well as financial planners and insurance companies • are doing more business due to the increased numbers of "baby boomers" who are preparing for retirement. Jobs requiring little or no skills are becoming more scarce. "Lots of low-paying, lowskilled bookkeeping and secretarial jobs are being replaced by computers and sophisticated software packages," said Greenlee.

These are not the kinds of jobs college graduates are seeking, these are jobs that require workers to have General Education Degrees (GEDs) not bachelor's degrees, said Greenlee. Students should ask them-

selves early in their higher education, what it is they plan to do with the degrees they are seeking. "Unfortunately, students often wait until they last moment before searching for employment," said Greenlee.

"Focus your job search, have a plan, set goals, and be methodical. Target the companies you want to make contact with," said Greenlee. In any major, it is important to have good communication

skills, she said. "Before making contact with prospective employers, get lots of practical experience and learn how to present yourself during an interview. So expect a long climb up the ladder," said Greenlee.

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Kaleidoscope dance company may witness 'best year ever' North Korea balks at nuclear deal SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The most troubling question in the North Korean nuclear crisis now is not whose finger is on the button, but who is willing to reach for his wallet. And even if the United States, Japan and South Korea agree who should pay the $4 billion to give North Korea modern nuclear reactors, it's not clear North Korea will agree to full nuclear inspections. North Korea says that without agreement on who will pay, the deal it reached with U.S negotiators last weekend in Geneva is off, and it will restart its old reactor in time to provide power for this winter. Under the agreement, North Korea does not have to open its nuclear plants to inspection until the United States guarantees provision of light-water reactors to replace graphite reactors that are both more prone to accident and produce high amounts of plutonium, which North Korea is suspected of using to make nuclear weapons. But North Korea after the Geneva talks insisted it never will agree to full inspections of its nuclear sites while it regards the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, as a tool of the West.

New study links chlorine to cancer WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Finnish study says the byproducts found in some chlorinated drinking water may nudge up the risk of bladder and kidney cancer. The risk is minuscule compared with that from smoking, high-fat diets and the other usual causes of cancer, but it should be of enough concern for the government to act, U.S. scientists said. "From a public health standpoint it makes sense to do everything to lower these contaminants to the greatest extent possible." said Dr. Kenneth Cantor of the National Cancer Institute. Almost all Americans drink chlorinated water. Finns who for several decades drank water laden with chlorine byproducts, particularly one called MX, were 1.2 times more likely to get bladder cancer than neighbors consuming few byproducts, reported Dr. Merl Koivusalo of the Finnish Cancer Registry. They were 1.2 to 1.4 times more likely to get kidney cancer. The study, like most on the subject, didn't consider whether smoking or poor diet, the main cancer risks, played a role. Thus, it "should be interpreted with caution," Koivusalo wrote. The Environmental Protection Agency in June proposed rules that would force some public water systems to reduce disinfection byproducts. That might be done by filtering or treating surface water with carbon to reduce the organic matter before chlorine is added, Cantor said.

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Shanks said that several ✓ healthy changes have been brought about under Jamie Jacobson, director of the Kaleidoscope Dance Company for the past eight years. The number of guest artists brought in by the company has increased in recent years. Performers have visited from Hong Kong, Germany, Belgium and other cities and countries, said Jacobson. The Kaleidoscopes have performed in Nashville, Tulsa, and many other cities, said Jacobson. "We go every year to the National Dance Association which is held all over the country. "We did a number for Opening Night last year, and we have been invited to return this year," said Jacobson. The talent this year caused the company to accept more than the usual 15 - 20 dancers, said Jacobson.

True to its name, the Kaleidoscope Dance Company performs a variety of dance styles. Although the Kaleidoscope Company has been around for nearly 20 years, it was not the first dance company at The University of Central Oklahoma. The Kaleidoscope company was founded to compliment the already existing Orchesis, UCO's modern dance company, said Ann Shanks, founder of the Kaleidoscope dance company and lecturer at UCO. UCO needed a compa✓ ny to go off campus, and Orchesis was not set up to tour. The Kaleidoscopes were very unique in the fact that they were the only college company in Oklahoma that danced a variety of styles and were used to showcase students to the public away from campus, said Shanks. Eventually, one of the dance companies had to be dropped and Kaleidoscope was the one which continued, she said. ✓ Shanks was the force behind the Kaleidoscopes for nearly 12 years, and in that time she saw students go to New York, California, and other cities and dance companies, she said. "Dance was originally funded under women's sports, and we managed to acquire some scholarships which helped us to

Others connected with ✓ the company are Anne Blasdel, ballet teacher, and CeCe Farha, jazz teacher. It seems that the quality improves every year, Blasdel said. Farha is active with the Kaleidoscope dancers outside of the company. Many of the dancers have attended her "Range of Motion Dance Studio," and she has worked with many of them in Lyric

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Theatre, said Farha. Many of the older dancers for the company spent the summer performing, said Jacobson. Others stayed local while some like Kevin Kern performed in places like FiestaLand in San Antonio. The company will have a new student director, Amy Reynolds. Daphne McCoy, the former student director, is continuing her dancing studies on scholarship at the University of Illinois, said Jacobson. Jacobson says that she ✓ has scheduled three guest artists this year. The first will be Maria Davidson from Pt. Park College in Pennsylvania. Davidson will be at UCO during the first week of school and will teaching her jazz work "Body Language" which was performed at the Kennedy Performing Art Center in Washington D.C. during the National Dance Festival, said Jacobson. The Kaleidoscopes will also be bringing back Holly Williams who will be teaching Modern and Ballet, said Jacobson. Williams choreographed "Black Magic" for the Kaleidoscopes last time she was here and it has become a company favorite, said Blasdel. The third guest artists will be the "River North Dance Company" from Chicago. This will be their first performance in Oklahoma, said Jacobson. Dancers and instructors agree this could be the best year ever.

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UCO organization will offer help over next two weeks with resume writing, interviewing, job searching The University of Central Oklahoma's Career Development and Placement Services will have booths set up on Aug. 29 and Sept. 6 and 7 to acquaint students with the services they offer. The office offers students help with resume writing, interviewing and the job search process and oncampus recruiting. The booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Aug. 29 in Old North, Howell Hall, Liberal

Arts and Administration buildings. On Sept. 6, booths will be set up in the Business Building and Sept. 7 in the University Center. "We would like to let the students know that we are here and what services we offer. We had a good response last time," said Stephanie Green, career counselor. For more information call 3412980, Ext. 2241.

Wesley Foundation grows; plans more counseling, AIDS testing, bible studies for fall By Sheila Nunnelee Staff Writer The Wesley Foundation has been a part of Edmond since the 1940s for students to become involved in a group for spiritual encouragement and fellowship. The Wesley Foundationl, a Methodist organization located at 311 E. Hurd, has been providing free HIV testing for three years, and will continue to do so at 7:30 p.m. on Monday nights, said Cooper Ames, director of Wesley Foundation. Counseling is now available at Wesley, but in the future Ames wants to see more services avail. able to help with the grieving and caring process of someone who is affected with AIDS, either personally or a friend or loved one of someone with AIDS. Land has been purchased, and within three years Ames has plans to begin work on more fac-

ulty and new programs such as AA, Alanon, more programs for International students and counseling to help with career decisions. The Wesley Foundation will also begin its semester's activities with the first week starting Aug. 28th through the 31st set aside as Fish Week '94. The festivities will include different activities each night beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. A Bible study will be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Thursday Lunch Club will be from 12 to 1 p.m. with a short devotion, and will cost $1. Chinese speaking Bible study is scheduled at 7 p.m. Friday night and an international student fellowship will be held each month . For more information on the free HIV testing or any of the Wesley Foundation's activities, call 341-5450.

Need A Real Job? Career Development & Placement Services has referred UCO students and graduates to over 200 companies, schools and agencies so far this year. The list includes: Arthur Andersen, BancFirst, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Builders Square, The Journal Record, KOKH Channel 25, Norman Public Schools, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Price Waterhouse, Putnam City Schools, Tandy and Walt Disney Pictures & Television. To register* for Resume Referral or On-Campus Interviews, contact CD & PS, 312 University Center, (405) 341-2980, Ext. 2241. *Registration $10 for currently enrolled students, $20 for UCO alumni

Nursing Club member, senior Carol Jessa, paints Amanda Williams' face at the Qoud Curamus picnic at Hafer park. The picnic was Sunday. (Staff Photo by David McNeese)

Quod Curamus holds first annual picnic Good food, fun and face painting were just what the doctor ordered at a back to school picnic held by the University of Central Oklahoma's nursing department, Aug. 21st at Hafer Park. About 200 nursing students, faculty, staff and their families attended the picnic sponsored by the nursing organization Quod Curamus. This is the first full school year that Quod Curamus (Latin for "because we care") has become sanctioned by the university. This group is the first group of students planning

events as an organization, said Shelley Moore, president of the organization. To become a member of the organization one has to be a junior or senior nursing student: Members work as volunteers in the community, said Moore. This is the first picnic of what the group hopes will become an annual event. "We joke that this is our last good time until Christmas. Once the semester starts its such hard work the students don't have time for anything other than the nursing program ," said Moore. A

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PARK continued from from front page

located on the east side of the

price to park in this lot, but

lot of parking space and good

a brochure offered at the Parking

University Center designed for

added it will be similar to those

security," Tunnel! said.

Services office. This pamphlet

Aside from the new lots

people who use its services will

charged at other universities.

surrounding the campus, a cou-

begin construction the first week

ple of areas still provide students

of September and finish the mid-

an inside tract.

dle of October.

✓

Greg Tunnell, UCO's

Citations are issued by stu-

also illustrates the designated

dent parking officers for viola-

parking areas. Parking citations must be appealed within 72 hours of the offense and hearings are held monthly.

tions such as parking in an unau-

new parking manager and for-

thorized lot, failure to display a

A lot recently resurfaced and

This work includes laying

mer Tinker Air Force Base lot

valid permit and other offenses.

designated for commuter stu-

underground wire, erecting pay

keeper, said the key to beating

dents is located just north of the

booths and altering some streets

the frustration which can be

metered lot on the north side of

in that area.

associated with finding a space

employ between 10 and 12 stu-

is to visit the campus in advance

dent officers this semester who

and see what lots are available.

patrol the lots from 8 a.m. until

✓

Parking Services will

the Lillard Administration build-

Rahman said this pay lot will

ing and a new area for commuter

include 480 spaces and allow

students was created north of

more visitors to use the

"If someone would take the

Thatcher Hall.

University Center. He said

time to look around the campus

A complete listing of viola-

administrators have not yet set a

lots, they will find that there is a

tions and their fines are listed in

"The new parking scheme

9.pm.

Students are encour✓ aged to visit Parking Services with any suggestions or questions. "Parking will always be an issue," said Rahman. "We are trying to solve all problems."

was designed to give students the closest access to the campus," Widener said.

Although campus police still patrol the lots, Parking Services, located in the University Center, recently began the monitoring and registration for parking. ✓

The decals required to

park on campus can be obtained

office

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Couple breaks new ice in Oklahoma By Paul Eddy Staff Writer Chris Castleberry and Claire Castles have spent the summer "on ice." Both live in the Oklahoma City area, and will be competing in the Southwestern regionals ice dancing competitions. They will both be freshmen at the University of Central Oklahoma this fall. "We've been together about six months, basically ever since Chris got back from Dallas," said Castles. The two have the same coach, Jackie Yarema-Brenner, who paired them together, said Castles. Castleberry said this is his first year to compete in ice dancing. He had been competing in figure skating, but was switched to ice dancing by his ice skating coach. Ice dancing involves more dance techniques, and relies less on jumps than figure skating. "We have mainly been doing exhibitions on a local type circuit, but we will be competing in the Indianapolis Ice Dance Competition," said Castles. Indianapolis Ice Dance Competition is where the judges get their first look at the teams, said Castles. "We've already had positive feedback from a lot of the judges," said Castleberry. Before they go to the competition, Castleberry and Castles will train with inter, national ice-skating coach Sandra Hess. "We are going to be using a new classical style. It is more controlled, and it gives us a • better look," said Castleberry. A lot of other ice dance teams use tap as their base, but they will be using more ballet, said Castles. During the summer, Castleberry begins training at 7 a.m., and Castles starts at 10 a.m., and they practice until 1 p.m. Castleberry said hestill competes in singles but Castles competes only in pairs. Castleberry said he also trains with coach Mary Toney. "With school, I will probably be getting up • around 3 a.m. to 4 a.m.," said Castleberry. It's also tough during school because of

absences due to competitions, he said. During the two weeks before competition, their schedules are really tight, said Castles. "We start focusing on our diets. We work on technique and stamina, and we also have work on being mentally psyched," said Castles. "After that much work you don't let anything get in your way," said Castles. Castles broke her wrist during a practice for a competition last year. She went on four hours later without having her wrist set and performed her whole routine, said Castleberry. She also broke her thumb later in the year, that was one reason she changed partners, said Castles. A lot of the teams from last year broke up, and now this year most people have new partners, said Castles. This year there are nine teams in the region compared to three last year. It takes a lot of money to compete, and with Oklahoma being so new there aren't many sponsors, said Castles. It isn't unusual to spend $30,000 to $40,000 a year to compete, and while they get some help they almost need a sponsor, said Castleberry. Castleberry and Castles, at their level of competition, still don't get funds from the United States Figure Skating Association, but if they do well this year they might move up and get funding next year, said Castles. Right now Castleberry teaches skating at Iceland Sports Centre in Bethany, and Castles owns The Love Bud, a floral shop in Ice-skaters and UCO students Claire Castles and Chris Castleberry rehearse a routine. They will compete in the Southwestern Regionals Edmond, to help support their skating. Ice -dancing Competition. (Staff Photo by Kenneth Kappen) Castleberry said he will also be performing with the Kaleidoscope Dance Company at UCO. With the beginning of school, these two Serving Oklahoma Since 1937 students will be on thin ice juggling their schedules and their lives.

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They're heeeere The annual UCO information fair Saturday welcomed new students to the university's 1994 fall semester

New students Kara Weir, Obidia Martinez and Michelle Baskin (top) sit and listen to President George Nigh (left) present the newest edition of the parking map. The freshman orientation was Saturday in the University Center. (Staff Photo by David McNeese)

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UCO professor scores big as Physic'-al dad By Julie Dye Staff Writer

changed them—or the way he's

physics to perform incredible

Shannon's latest accomplish-

been treated on campus—in any

routines, so really, there are no

ments, and he doubts any of her

dramatic manner.

losers. Winning is just a score

fans take his class just because

"We grew up with Shannon,"

someone gives you, they com-

Unless they've just crawled

Miller said. "So we know the

pete against the laws of nature."

out from under a rock, most

`before.' Others see the televi-

Miller denies teaching his

University of Central Oklahoma

sion, the newspapers and the

daughter any scientific secrets

students know Olympic gold-

magazines. We know reality."

for her performances, but said he

"I don't think in the sense that

That reality, though, is not

sometimes uses Shannon's defi-

others (approach me) where they

much different from the kind,

ance of these physical principles

wouldn't have come before. But,

She won the hearts of mil-

modest American sweetheart we

for demonstrations in class.

people in Oklahoma have adopt-

lions — especially Americans —

see in the media. But, Miller

"The complexities of her

medalist Shannon Miller is from right here in Edmond.

said, Shannon's life is much dif-

sport are far beyond the level at

Barcelona, Spain during the

ferent than that of most 17-year-

which I could apply physics to

1992 Olympics, where she

olds.

help her. So I've done the

with her performance in

Dr. Ron Miller

became the first American

"She's wonderful. But in

woman to bring home the gold

gymnastics, to compete at her

moment or the TV camera. The

for the gymnastic team.

level, she has to be quite serious.

sport is not one of great victory

But many students, rock or no

So during, before, and even,

celebrations."

rock, may not know that her

unfortunately, after meets, you

Miller said the young com-

father, Dr. Ron Miller, is a UCO

rarely see celebrations because

petitors don't see themselves or

physics professor.

of the nature of the sport.

their opponents as winners or

The experience of having a world-renowned daughter is one that Miller said is taken in stride,

"She has to go right back to

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MusiC Local band Judy Judy Judy uses unique talent, style to reach new audiences By Jimmy Hyde Staff Writer Describing the Edmond-based band Judy Judy Judy, formerly known as the Wobblies, is a difficult task — even for the band themselves. "That's always hard. I think we are more European sounding than the Wobblies were," said Tory Troutman, guitarist. "We use a lot more organ." The band utilizes odd instruments such as the mandolin, harpsichord and dulcimer in their eclectic, danceable, folkrock sound and draws on influences as diverse as folk artist Phil Ochs and the eclectic British band Mekons. "The Mekons, I kind of feel like we are their spiritual sister band." said Troutman. "They are real loose and sometimes sloppy. They play because they love to play." Former Gazette Music Editor Steve Hill described the band as a "less maniacal"/ 0,000 Maniacs

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place where Wynn excels.

will find the most honest and emotional

SPIN DOCTORS Turn It Upside Down After the massive success of 1991's

Fluorescent is Wynn's most stripped down and inspired work since the last Dream Syndicate record 1989's Ghost Stories.

Pocketful of Kryptonite many wondered if the

His first two solo records seemed to get

Spin Doctors would be able to follow up. The

bogged down in slick productions, but

verdict is here and the answer is yes-and-no. Turn It Upside Down will not sell like the first record but it is every bit as good. The

Fluorescent's

not be out of place next to such pop classics

acoustic instruments.

as Big Star's Radio City or the debut by

The bulk of the material was written by DeMent, and shows she is a force to be

JARON LANIER Instruments of Change

reckoned with in country music.

songs shine on their own,

sparse acoustical "Follow Me."

record is more album oriented and lacks the "hit" single, no stand out tracks pop up like

buy this record. Wynn eludes classification,

VELVET CRUSH Teenage Symphonies To God

ease.

Instruments of Change, the new record by neo-classical composer Jaron Lanier, shows he is a one-man orchestra.

he can jump from folk to blues or rock with

The band does turn out the stellar pop

20/20.

like the rollicking pop of "Carelessly" to the Fans of the singer-songwriter ilk should

on Pocketful.

has outdone themselves. This record would

country music around, played mostly on

Teenage Symphonies To God, produced

Only one track employs synthesizers —

by Mitch Easter (R.E.M. and Let's Active) is

the rest are made with acoustic instruments

tune in "You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast."

Steve Wynn's music is timeless, bucking

The rest of the record is an open-ended jam,

trends, it stands on its own in any time peri-

a veritable cornocupia of pop hooks.

which provides a few interesting moments.

od.

Crush's sound is based on the same pop tra-

Much of Instruments of Change has a

dition as bands like Big Star, the Byrds or

Middle Eastern flavor and often sounds new

even the Beatles.

age. The eclectic mix of this record makes it

Guitarist Eric Schen.kman particularly shines

Fluorescent is his most mature and rounded effort in an already storied career.

on Turn It Upside Down.

Teenage Symphonies is a much more

The band's playing is top notch, but after

It is not that this is a bad record, it's actually quite good and should end the Grateful Dead comparisons.

concentration to absorb the sounds. You

The Presence Of Greatness.

will find yourself searching the CD booklet to

If Gram Parsons was still alive, he would

"Keep On Lingering" and their cover of the

Lanier uses such diverse instruments as

be singing with Iris DeMent. She is that

Dillard and Clark classic, "Why Not Your

the gu zchung, a Chinese classical harp,

good.

Baby."

and the khaen which is a mouth organ. The

This is evident in the country tinged

In case you are wondering, Parsons

Velvet Crush works best on the more

invented country-rock and discovered a

power pop oriented songs like "Hold Me Up"

Turn It Upside Down features two songs

teenage Emmylou Harris. She became his

and "This Life Is Killing Me." The album fea-

from the band's early days, "At This Hour"

partner in the years before his death in 1973,

tures a re-working of their 1992 B-side

and "Big Fat Funky Booty." These happen

recording two records with Parsons.

"Atmosphere."

to be two of the better songs off the record. If you never liked Spin Doctors,

this

record won't turn you on to them. Turn It Upside Down is the type of record that may take repeated listening to really • catch on, and that is not necessarily a bad thing. The record will still be better than half the stuff released this year.

Iris DeMent is cut from the same cloth as

This three-piece from Rhode Island is the

Parsons and Harris. DeMent is not some

perfect foil to the overdone grunge hair-

watered down country diva fresh from the

farmer sound of the malls. Velvet Crush will

Nashville star machine, she is the real thing.

take you back to when bands were real, and

Her voice is truly intoxicating — one of the best country has to offer these days.

melody and songs ruled the radio. With Teenage Symphonies, Velvet Crush

twang that sounds remote-

Syndicate on a near decade long campaign to save rock and roll in the '80s, now gives us his third solo outing, Fluorescent. Wynn's music languishes between a

use of these instruments make the record interesting because they are rare on American recordings. Lanier works at his best when he sticks to more familiar instruments like piano, saxophone and violin, played on the record by Barbara Higbie. Most of the record wanders with no sense of direction. Maybe the record would flow better if the pieces were arranged in linear fashion.

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ly like Emmylou Harris. ond release eclipses the songwriting on her stunning debut,

Steve Wynn, the man who led the Dream

find what instrument he is playing.

She sings with a certain

My Life, DeMent's sec-

STEVE WYNN Fluorescent

difficult to listen to because it requires total

varied record than Velvet Crush's debut In

something is missing. A band has their a year or so to write their second.

Lanier played himself.

IRIS DeMENT My Life

repeated listening, you are left feeling whole life to write their first record, but only

Velvet

Angel.

Infamous

Listening to My

Life, it is not that hard to imagine listening to the songs on some old country radio show from the Opry. You won't find silly

moodier Neil Young and genius. Of course

songs about achy breaky

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August 25, 1994

New ADA-accredited internship available in dietetic research

BSU plans events to

welcome students By Sheila Nunnelee

By Nicki Cormier

Staff Writer

The Baptist Student Union (BSU), an on-campus organization created for students to have a place of spiritual growth and fellowship, will welcome new students to UCO with a lineup of welcoming parties this fall. It all begins with the Freshman/Transfer Party 7 p.m. Aug. 25, followed by a Read My Lips Party at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 and a lip-sync Party at 8 p.m.free of charge and open to all. The annual Howdy Party will begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 30. "The Howdy Party is a fun time to welcome back friends and it is a perfect way to meet people," said Janay Moody, associate BSU director. The BSU holds daily gatherings for a time of worship that begins at 12:35 p.m. and lasts 25 minutes. The organization also includes ministry teams, Bible studies, intramural sports and mission opportunities. For more information, call the BSU at 341-1232.

If keeping up with nutrition and food management is eating at you, the University of Central Oklahoma has a program that involves class work plus on-site training in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. Ten graduate students qualify for the program every year. They are chosen according to grade point average, Graduate Record Exam scores, letters of recommendation and work experience. "We are restricted to the number of people we can take in the graduate program because of the limited number of clinical sites that we have," said Dr. Valerie

Knotts, program director. After completing the courses and internship experience incorporated into the program, students graduate with a master of science degree in professional service — home economics, specializing in nutrition and food management, Knotts said. The UCO Dietetic Internship, previously known as the PreProfessional Practice Program in Nutrition, has recently received developmental accreditation by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). "The ADA is the professional organization of dietitians whose mission is the direction and leadership for quality dietetics practice, common education and research and promotes the opti-

mal health and nutritional status of the population," said Knotts. "We have a 100 percent pass rate on the national registration exam given by the Committee on Dietetic Registration." Prior to entering the graduate program, the students must meet the academic requirements that have been established by the ADA. They achieve this through completion of a bachelor of science degree in nutrition and food management, Knotts said. A clinical instructor will be added to the department this fall. The instructor will work with students: "in a work setting for evaluations and problemsolving," said Knotts.

UCO prof receives endowment to attend Ballet Oklahoma to premiere convention in Europe original ballet created by former rock performer from The Police By Nicki Cormier

Staff Writer

An endowment given in his name to the University of Central Oklahoma enabled Dr. Darry S. Carlstone, professor of physics at UCO, to visit the third triennial convention of the C. S. Lewis Summer Institute at Queens' College, Cambridge University, England. "The two week institute was presented by The C. S. Lewis Foundation located in Redlands, California," said Carlstone. C. S. Lewis, an Oxford Don who attended Cambridge University, was an Englishman known for his writing of a Christian nature. He was widely recognized as the model of a rational Christian. The foundation was set up to emphasize what he stood for, Carlstone said. The convention's theme "Cosmos and Creation: Chance

or Dance?" explored the relationship between science and the Christian faith, said Carlstone. "Convention participants were mostly from North America. The European countries represented were Great Britain, Holland, Belgium and a delegation from Switzerland," added Carlstone. The speakers were noted theologians, sociologist, and philosophers. The first week consisted of lectures and discussions about the origin of the universe, the second week the origin of life was debated, said Carlstone. Carlstone took two field trips during the seminar. He visited Ely, a small town near Cambridge and the C. S. Lewis' home in Oxford .

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after all this will be the first city stay for about a week. Copeland's musical score will in the world to see and hear this be about 32 minutes in length ballet," he said. "There won't be a bad seat in and the entire company will perthe house," said Pitts, in referform, said Pitts. The Wednesday before the ence to a thrust stage which Al premiere there will be a perfor- be covering the orchestra pit and mance where Pitts and Copeland providing a better view of the will talk about their collabora- performers. Tickets to the show may be tion. The admission will be $5. There may not be much of the purchased for $35, $25, $20 or actual ballet performed, said $15, depending on the seats. For more information, call the Pitts. people to come Performing Arts Ticket Source at "We want back and see the performance, 848-8637.

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ACROSS 1 Amphibian S -----dry 9 The Iliad," for one 13 - May Wong 14 Indians of the midwest 16 Prefix: foreign 17 Oil field worker 19 Ship's stem 20 1981 Dudley Moore film 21 Certain '60s demonstrations 23 Eye part 25 Arm-- (joined) 26 Jaunty 28 Bankroll of a sort (2 wds.) 31 Impartial outlook 33 Part of a golf club 34 Suffix for differ 35 "A mouse!" 36 Street in Paris 37 Farming (abbr.) 38 Notorious buccaneer (2 wds.) 43 Asinine 45 Beethoven's Third

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46 Soup scoop 47 Like Hilton's horizon 48 Trailblazer 50 Dunderhead 54 Links organization 55 Newspaper items 58 Track 59 Principle author 60 Mr. Kazan 61 Balzac's "---Goriot" 62 Descartes 63 Follower of young or old

DOWN 1 "Gone with the Wind" locale 2 - about (circa) 3 "Are you some kind of ----?" 4 Loose-fitting, colorful garment 5 Samuel Pepys, for one 6 Mr. Reiner 7 - Jima 8 Noted movie critic (2 wds.)

9 10 11 12

Ace Circumferential Privy to (2 wds.) Till the - come home 15 - throw 18 City on the Po 22 Immense 24 Flock watcher 26 Well-known drummer 27 Horoscope pro 29 Type of cheese 30 Turned right 31 Turn a - ear 32 Soak flax 38 Suffix: murder 39 Sawing wood 40 Great Lakes cargo (2 wds.) 41 Refusal words 42 Card pots 44 Woolly 48 The - Room," in Chicago 49 Crystal gazer's words 51 Poet Whitman 52 Nastase of tennis 53 Russian ruler 56 Suffix for mason 57 - Downing Street

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THE VISTA

August 25, 1994

TIDBITS Homecoming parade entry date set The theme for the University of Central

Ayers, turn south on Broadway, east on

Oklahoma's homecoming will be "Don't

2nd, and then end going north on

go North, don't go South, GO CEN-

University.

TRAL!" Deadline for entries into the 1994 UCO

Awards will be given to the top three floats in each category.

homecoming parade is 4:30 p.m. Sept 9

The floats will be judged on originality

in the Student Activities Office, said

and creativity, design and construction,

Susan Thompson, director of student

adherence to theme, spirit and group par-

activities at UCO.

ticipation, and welcoming alumni.

"This is only the second parade we've had in quite a while. Last year we revived it," said Thompson. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 24 and end before UCO's football game against Langston University.

UCO President George Nigh

Nigh welcomes students, construction challenges

elcome to the University of Central Oklahoma and yet another year of change. As the UCO of the past makes us proud, our UCO of the future makes us

even moreso. Our campus is on the move with construction taking place throughout the university, and our campus will see more and more changes as the year progresses. We are Oklahoma's third largest university, and we are now beginning to look like it. That's why the $52 million master plan in campus improvements may be a hassle or headache today, but will be a blessing tomorrow. We are building a campus that Edmond and the entire state of Oklahoma can be proud of. Although the grounds of the campus may seem chaotic, our excellent faculty still hold a steady course in the classroom. We

More than 50 marching bands and 800 businesses and organizations have been asked to participate in the parade, said Thompson. Parade entry forms can be obtained in

This year, the parade will begin at Max

the Student Activities Office, Room 424 of

Chambers Library heading west down

the University Center, or call Ext. 2363. On

Disc resume, referral help now available A disc resume package implemented last semester by the Career Development and Placement Services at the University of Central Oklahoma to put students in touch with potential employers, is now fully automated. Included in the package is a computer disc and information about campus interviews and resume referrals. The disc has two parts, the first containing the demographics, name, GPA, major and what the student wants to do. "The second part is for creating a resume, which the office will help critique," said Dr. Kathryn Gage, director of Career Development and Placement Offices. "With this disc, we can have a copy of your resume on hand and match your qualifications with an employer," said

Gage. "We can mail it or fax it that day." Last year the Career Development and Placement Office had 32 companies sign up for on campus interviews. "School hasn't even started yet and six companies and schools today have called in looking for applicants. That's just today." "If you are in a major where we don't receive a lot of discs you are getting out a lot," said Gage. For a $10 fee, the student can go to the placement office in the University Center, Room 312 and pick up a disc resume package. The cost is $20 for alumni. Gage advises students to come in the first week of their senior year and register with the placement office because they will get the benefit of the full year.

Best Buddies needs volunteers

have also added new members to our faculty to meet the needs of a growing student population. Our campus project to become totally accessable to students with disabilities is also nearing completion. We are going above and beyond the standards set by the Americans With Disabilities Act. Our goal is not just to comply â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we will settle for nothing less than the very best. As I enter my third year as president of UCO, I look forward to maintaining a close and working relationship with our students the ones who pay our bills! My door will be constantly open to these individuals and their concerns with the university. As we face a year of change, I ask for your support and enthusiasm to work toward making UCO the best university in the state. We're glad you're here.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; George Nigh UCO President

Students looking to make new friends and help others might be interested in joining Best Buddies. The group is a college-based program designed to establish friendships between people with developmental disabilities, known as the buddies, and college students, known as the college buddies. Best Buddies has its first meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Seminole Room of the University Center. Any student is eligible to participate, but attending the first meeting is crucial, said Jayson Floyd, membership director of the UCO chapter of Best Buddies. "We look at this meeting as being almost mandatory, because it's when we get the information needed to pair our buddies," said Floyd. The program gives persons with mental retardation a chance to develop social skills, self-confidence, leadership potential, and a larger group of friends, said Shannon Oliver of the Southern Regional Office of Best Buddies International. Also, Best Buddies increases job opportunities, housing options, and

chances for personal happiness for the disabled participants, said Oliver. The students are helped by recognizing the need for everyone to have a voice in the community, said Oliver. Floyd said the college buddies get as much from the program as their buddies. "Usually the students don't know what to expect, but they realize quickly that their new friends are people too," said Floyd. Students interested in participating will undergo a screening to be matched with a buddy who has similar interests. In 1989 Best Buddies was incorporated as a non-profit organization and operated on 33 colleges and universities in the United States. Today, the organization has 171 locations. Besides the campus sites in the U.S., there is a London office, one in India, one in Canada, and eight in Greece. This is the second year for Best Buddies at UCO. For more information, contact Floyd at 748-6062 or Krsten Vogt at 359-6062. A

AUGUST 25, 1994

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Mass transit commute dubbed `deplorable' C

By Anthony Tompkins Staff Writer While most students are struggling to find a parking place, some students are uniquely challenged just to get to school. With the University of Central Oklahoma primarily a commuter school, most students who attend UCO live in communities other than Edmond. Each day they brave the traffic and commute to class. But for students with disabilities that keep them from behind the wheel of an automobile, that commute poses a real problem. "The public transportation situation for the disabled in Oklahoma is deplorable," said Karen Stafford, a senior majoring in psychology at UCO who is legally blind. For most people, the drive to Edmond is a 15-minute inconvenience, but for a disabled person unable to drive, getting to Edmond is next to impossible, said Stafford. The mass transit system that connects Oklahoma City and Edmond is "grossly inadequate," said Stafford. There are no other transit systems aside from the bus, and the schedules are extremely limited, she said. "Through the mass transit system, a 15-minute ride to Edmond takes one and a half hours and three bus changes," said Stafford. Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR), which is a state funded organization designed to help disabled students, can provide financial assistance for students seeking transportation, said Bob Roach, district supervisor of VR services. Transporting students from rural areas can be problematic, but for students who live in the metro area, VR can contribute to the payment of bus or taxi fairs, said Roach. "Voc rehab will provide me 10 to 12 cents a mile, but they cannot provide me with transportation," said Stafford. If a student cannot get enough assistance through VR, that student should contact the Client Assistance Program (CAP). "In some cases, CAP can help a student with transportation to and from school. Otherwise, the student should advertise to find a willing driver," said Roach. "Many organizations have suggested advertising for a person to carpool with," said

Stafford. "If the disabled individual can find a person to carpool with, voc rehab can reimburse that person for the mileage," said Roach. Stafford suggested that the Oklahoma City transit authority start a "handi-trans" program to assist persons who can't drive so that they can have more freedom and control over their lives. "There are many people with disabilities who will never do anything because they can't

make the commute," said Stafford. "I think that if colleges developed commuter assistance programs for the disabled, more people with disabilities would be able to attend school and become productive citizens in society," said Stafford.

equity officer for UCO.

Oklahoma's disabled, said

vide transportation to and from

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Stafford. "Even the worst of those transit systems was better than the system here," said Stafford. Stafford said she posted fliers throughout the campus, to no avail. Because of her disability, any commuter able to carpool with her will also have the benefit of her handicapped parking pass.

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Cutting up The UCO Style Shop's owner, a.k.a. veteran barber, remembers how it used to be By Nicki Cormier Staff Writer Hairstyles may come and go. But not Carmel Hurst. He has been cutting hair at the University of Central Oklahoma Style Shop, located on the first floor of the University Center, for 14 years. Hurst worked part-time as a barber after he obtained his first barber's license in 1960. "I enjoyed it so much I decided to make it a full-time regular job," said Hurst. Hurst acquired the UCO Style Shop in 1980 by buying the "goodwill" and equipment from the previous owner. "When I first took over the barber shop, Bill Lilliard, (former) president of UCO, was one of my regular customers. "Hair was a little longer and fuller in those days. However, short cuts are now popular with students. "The biggest change in a hairstyle that I have seen over the years is the bowl cut, which is cut with clippers from the nape

of the neck to the occipital bone and then left full on top," said Hurst. also do a lot of flat-tops, military style 'high and tight' cuts, and what is now known as a buzz cut, commonly known as a long burr' in the barber trade. "I don't get as many beard trims as I used to. However, I do have a regular customer that Carmel Hurst trims Ziaur Rahman's sideburns after giving him a haircut. The hours of the comes in about every barber shop are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Staff Photo by Christopher Smith) three days for a shave," Hurst said. Haircut prices are from $6-$8, beard dents, although he still has one or two out- as long as they were parked for under one hour. side "regulars." trims and shaves cost $2. Hurst doesn't think he will lose any of Hurst's hobby is playing the guitar Hurst said he would rather be a barber now than in the 1800's when barbers used his regular customers when the which he keeps at the barber shop and University Center parking lot to pull teeth and amputate limbs. sometimes plays while waiting for cus"I would hate to do something like saw becomes a paid lot. Parking Services tomers. off a leg and cauterize the arteries with a told him they are working on a plan For more information, call 341-2980, red hot poker," he said. to allow customers using the barber Most of Hurst's customers are stu-

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1994 Central Oklahoma Football Schedule Date

Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

Opponent

Time

Mesa State Southwestern Fort Hays State Langston(Homecoming) East Texas State* Abilene Christian* Texas A&M-Kingsville* Angelo State* Nebraska-Kearney Eastern New Mexico*

7;00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

*-denotes Lone Star Conference Games -home games in bold

Texas A&M-Kingsville was the overwhelming choice as the pre-season favorite to win the Lone Star Conference football title in the 26th annual LSC pre-season poll conducted by the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Sports Information Office. Texas A&M-Kingsville, Two-time defending champs, collected 24 first place votes and 318 total points, far outdistancing second place Angelo State University with one first place vote and 246 total points.

1994 Lone Star Conference Pre-Season Football Poll Place Team 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Texas A&M-Kingsville 24 3 0 Angelo State 1 16 8 East Texas State 1 4 7 Abilene Christian 1 2 8 Central Oklahoma 0 2 4 Eastern New Mexico 0 0 0

Total

0 1 9 5 11 1

0 1 5 10 9 2

0 0 1 1 1 24

318 246 184 168 156 62

In the 1994 pre-season volleyball poll conducted by the University of Central Oklahoma Sports Information Department defending champion Eastern New Mexico was picked to repeat as conference champion. The Zias, 33-6 overall and 15-2 in the conference, received nine first place votes. ENMU gathered 132 total points, just edging second place Angelo State with 131 points and seven first place votes. Central Oklahoma finished sixth in the balloting with just one first place vote and 78 total points.

The University of Central Oklahoma fall sports calendar is set and the UCO football and volleyball teams are slated to start things off in less than a week. A quest for a championship can be greatly aided by enthusiastic fan support - so catch the excitement this season as UCO's sports teams make their run.

Football

1994 Central Oklahoma Volleyball Schedule Date

Opponent

Time

Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept.

Missouri-St. Louis Tournament Cameron Missouri Southern Tournament Oral Roberts Angelo State* Abilene Christian* Texas Woman's* Lady Broncho Invitational Eastern New Mexico* East Texas State* Texas A&M-Kingsville*

TBA 7 p.m. TBA 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m. TBA

2-3 6 9-10 13 16 17 20 Sept. 23-24 Sept. 30 Oct. 6 Oct. 8 Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 20 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 25 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Nov. 1 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 11-12

Cameron Abilene Christian* Angelo Slate* Tarleton State West Texas A&M* Eastern New Mexico* Oral Roberts Emporia State West Texas A&M* Texas Woman's* East Texas State* Texas MA-Kingsville* Lone Star Conference Tournament

*-denotes Lone Star Conference Games -home games in bold TBA- To Be Announced

PLAYERS TO WATCH

*Joe Aska* 5-11, 226, Sr. Tailback, Okla. City (Putnam City) *Eric Brinkley* 6-2, 240, Sr. Linebacker, Wilberton *Mike Filson* 6-5, 310, Sr. Guard, Edmond (Memorial) *Flo Gonzalez* 6-1, 225, Sr. Center, Bartlesville *Brian Orr* 6-2, 220, Sr. Linebacker, Okemah *Elton Rhoades* 6-2, 195, Sr. Free Safety, Guthrie

Volleyball *Carrie Hare* 5-10, Outside Hitter Sr., Norman *Angie Schoof* 5-10, Middle Blocker Sr., Oak, Neb. (Deshler)

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1994 Central Oklahoma Depth Chart Free Safety

Strong Safely

Elton Rhoades, Sr.* Hurley Tarver, Fr.

Richard Norman, So.* Lynn Jones, Fr.

Left Cornerback

Right Cornerback Larry Nunn, So. Kenneth Evans, Fr.

(DEFENSE)

John McGuire, Sr. Krik Lodes, RS Fr.

Weak Linebacker Brian Orr, Sr.* Mike Condit, So.

Middle Linebacker BlaMe Storts, Jr. Jason Fregil} , RS H.

Eric Brinkley, Sr.* Chad Gruver, Fr.

Split End Tony Bryson, Jr.* Chris Gillispie, So.

Strong Linebacker

Right End

Right Tackle

Left Tackle

Troy Chitsey, Sr. J.R. Rickard, So.

Travis Hildenbrand, So. Carter Wilson, Fr.

Left End

Dan Samara, So. Joe O'neal, Jr.

Phil Sexton, So.* Joseph Dukes, So.

Left Tackle Chris Sumpter, Jr.* Chris Prestegard, So.

Center Left Guard Flo Gonzales, Sr.* Right Guard Right Tackle Aaron Roberson, So.* Tucker Mathis, So. Mike Filson, Sr.** Chance Nelson, Jr.* Jimmy Harper, So. Chris Cook, Jr. David Riddles, So.

Tight End Lewis Griffin, So. Derek Elmore, So.

Quarterback Stanley Pena, So.

Flanker

(SPECIALISTS)

Fullback

Place-Kicker

Anwar Gooden, So. Jason Idleman, So.

Todd Patmon, Sr. Greg Newcomer, Fr.

Chris Patterson, Sr.*

Punter Brian Richards, Jr. John McGuire, Sr.

Tailback Joe Aska, Sr. Michael Thompson, Jr.

-Starters in Bold *-Returning starter '64"-Defensive starter in 1993

(OFFENSE)

Broncho Facts Head Coach: Gary Howard Year: 18th UCO Head Coaching Record: 96-72-5 1993 Record: 7-3 1993 Conference Record(Finish): 2-3(4th) Best Finish: 1982; 10-2(NAIA National

Champions) Starters Returning: 13

Offense: 5 Defense: 6* Kickers: 2 Starters Lost: 10 Letterman returning/Lost: 29/16 Offensive Alignment: pro-one-back set Defensive Alignment: 4-3 Pre-season pick: 5th

* One returning starter has switched to offense -

1993 Final Results (7-3, 2-31

Howard's career record vs. 1994 opponents: Abilene Christian(2-6-

1); Angelo State(2-9-0); East Texas State(3-10-0); Eastern New Mexico(9-5-1); Fort Hays State(2-00); Langston(11-0-0); Mesa State (22-0); Nebraska-Kearney(2-0-0); Southwestern(5-2-0); Texas A&MKingsville(1-10-0) Howard's Record in:

home games- 48-30-2(.613) away games- 48-41-3(.538) playoff games- 5-3(.625) Lone Star Conference games- 1226(.316) Winning seasons as head coach: 10

Opponent

Date Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov.

4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 6 13

Mesa State Fort Hays State Southern Utah Langston East Texas State* Abilene Christian* Texas A&M-Kingsville* Angelo State* Nebraska-Kearney Eastern New Mexico*

*-Lone Star Conference games -home games in Bold

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Poll places UCO 5th Challenges await inexperienced backfield By Scott Moore

Sports Editor The pre-season Lone Star Conference football poll wasn't kind to the University of Central Oklahoma, picking them fifth in the six team league. The Bronchos collected 156 total points, 162 points behindTexas A&M University-Kingsville who was predicted to win the title for the third straight year. But despite the low ranking, Broncho Head Coach Gary Howard wears it well, and understands the prediction. "It doesn't surprise me," said Howard. "We've finished in the middle of the pack the last few years and we've lost some key players and are inexperienced in some areas this year so I'm not surprised at being fifth. "It becomes our job now to go out and prove that we can be at the top of the conference and prove the polls wrong." To do that, the Bronchos will have to rely on an inexperienced but talented backfield of sophomore quarterback Stanley Pena,

sophomore fullback Anwar Gooden and senior tailback Joe Aska. Pena has been thrust into the starting role after the departure of junior quarterback Brant Bertrand. Both Bertrand and Pena were battling for the starting nod and it was predicted by Howard that both would see playing time early in the season until one outshown the other. But Bertrand dropped out of the race just before fall practices began. "He came by my office one day and said that he wasn't going to play anymore," said Howard. "That's all I know of the situation." Pena (6-3, 195 lb) has not faded in the newly discovered spotlight, having performed well enough to gain Howard's confidence. "Pena's been having really good practices," said Howard. "He's been throwing the ball well. He can throw the ball as well as anyone I've seen here in the past few years." Pena passed for 2,958 yards in two and one-half years at Coronado High school in El Paso, Texas.

Gooden is set to handle the fullback duties this season after lettering at the position last year. The 6-0, 200 lb Gooden had an impressive spring practice and should prove to be an excellent blocker. Gooden could also be a significant pass-catching threat and may also see some playing time as a kick returner. Gooden's excellent blocking abilities will help open the holes for Aska who should see most of the running duties this season. "Aska's an outstanding back," said Howard, in an interview during spring drills. "He has the potential to be as good, or better than we've had in the past." The 5-11, 226 lb Aska became UCO's first ever NCAA Division II national champion by winning the indoor 55-meter dash with a time of 6.21. He has been rated as the fastest football player, regardless of division, by NFL pro-scouts with a 4.21 40-yard dash. Aska will have the benefit of running behind an experienced offensive line that will return four starters and will be led by senior center Flo Gonzalez, a 6-1 255 lb pre-season All-American.

Poll picks Javelinas to take LSC title By Scott Moore

Sports Editor

According to the official Lone Star Conference pre-season football poll, history will repeat itself in 1994. The Javelinas of Texas A&M University-Kingsville were the overwhelming choice to capture its third straight LSC crown. TAMUK received 24 of 27 first place votes and collected 318 total points. Angelo State University finished second in the balloting

with 246 points. Central Oklahoma finished fifth in the poll with 78 total points. Texas A&M-Kingsville will return 14 starters off last year's 76 team that breezed through the conference schedule with a 5-0 mark. The Javelinas made it to the semi-finals of last year's NCAA Division II tournament.

Texas A&M-Kingsville has won 11 consecutive Lone Star Conference games and have been undefeated in league play for the past two seasons. The Javelinas will be led by junior running back Louis Fite who was selected by the poll as the pre-season offensive player of the year.

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By Rachel Schnitzer

Dig it! The University of Central Oklahoma volleyball team is gearing up for the fall season. Coach Mark Herrin's team is preparing to prove the polls wrong, again. With only two returning starters the Lady Bronchos are picked to finish sixth in the conference. Last year the Lady Bronchos headed into the season seventh in the pre-season poll but ended in fifth place. With a record of 23-13 overall and 7-7 in conference play the spikers went on to the conference tournament. The poll, conductedby the UCO Sports Information Department, picked last years conference champion Eastern New Mexico State to repeat. Angelo State came in a close second with 131 points and seven first place votes. UCO had 78 points and one first place vote while Texas A&M-Kingsville was picked to end the season in the cellar with a mere 26 points. Returning starter Carrie Hare will lead the team . The 5-foot-10 outside hitter has been a letterwinner in all three of her previous years. With one letter under her belt, Angie Schoof will be a defensive force. The 5-foot-10 middle blocker is the only other returning starter. "We hope that they will be players that we can go to in clutch situations, " said Herrin of Schoof and Hare. Three year letterman Stacy Garrett of Edmond will be the other defensive threat. "As a defensive specialist Stacey doesn't play the full rotation, a utility player," said Herrin. "She is very good at her job." Junior setter Stephanie Lea is expected to give another outstand-

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Got fast-food blues? Stay at home to get `your way, right away' By Paul Eddy Staff Writer It's amazing a simple phrase like "Cross the border" can be recognized throughout the United States almost as readily as "Oh say can you see...," or "God Bless America." Cute, snappy, happening little sayings roll off the tongue as easily as the ever present "Thank you for stopping at...How may I help you...Have a nice day." They pop into mind like the false smile on a cashier's face as a customer walks in the door.

Column And they bombard your television via the hundreds of commercials that you pay for every time you take a bite of a styrofoam wrapped Big Mac, even though they now come wrapped in paper — great, let's kill more trees. "Pizza Pizza" joints are some of the most successful fast food restaurants in college towns, like black holes they suck in the hungry wayfarers. Of course the pizza joints also allow us the luxury of inflicting terror upon the average innocent Joe who is traveling merrily on his way and just happens to be in the way of a kamikaze bombardment disguised as 30 minute home delivery

guaranteed. Some restaurants are just "Finger lickin good," like Kentucky Fried...00ps KFC (We wouldn't want the customer to think about cholesterol). It may defeat the attempts at being more health conscious, but who cares? It is such a remarkably versatile saying. And then there is "fast food that doesn't taste fast." What exactly is that supposed to mean? Is it because it's cooked slow and set under heat lamps for hours at a time, or is it because there isn't really anything that tastes "fast?" Try to remember that when cruising around in search of that Mecca of edibility where "you don't pay more, you just get more" that there is never "something for nothing," and while people may be "treated right," it's only because we spend our cash to support them and their slogans. Let's face it, people can "go fish" at a lot of fast food places without getting "your way - right away." But that doesn't stop someone, somewhere from dreaming up the next "four bucks, four bucks, four bucks" for bucks. So if you're "ready for some real food," stay at home, "and have a good meal."

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UCO Professor spots 'Giant' for art, marketing students By Nicki Cormier Staff Writer Something interesting caught Bob Palmer's eye while vacationing with his family at the lodge at Quartz Mountain in Southwestern Oklahoma — the blueprint for a proposed trade center, theme park, convention and cultural center called the "Giants of the Great Plains," to be built in the spring of 1995. Palmer, assistant professor of art at the University of Central Oklahoma, saw the project as an opportunity for UCO students to do some art work. He called Program Director Patty Thomas, and asked if UCO students could help in any way. "She is working with the people who have the financial backing, and they are in the process of raising the money for this project. I thought this was a good way that our students could get summer employment, also I thought once the center was built it might have a good potential for full time employment. "I have also contacted the marketing depart-

The rest of the project should be completed by the spring of 1998," said Thomas. The center will consist of 15 floors. The first two floors will be a cultural center and will entertain the visitor while educating students on growth, social structure and national and religious beliefs of the people that inhabit the plains states today. The states participating in the venture besides Oklahoma are Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas. They will be asking cultural groups within the different states to sponsor their heritage as it applies to the plains states. Each state will occupy its own floor, with some states such as Kansas overflowing to a second floor. The 15th floor will pay tribute to the "real" giants of the great plains — the businesses that stood the test of time, said Thomas. "We want to show that the great plains is not just cowboys and Indians but lots of different cultures that have assimilated and made the plains what they are today," she said.

ment and there's a good possibility that they may

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be hiring some of our marketing students," said

towns have a large foreign national population that has kept their heritage intact over the years: "We

Palmer. The art department's association will be purely

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Czechoslovakian and German festivals," said

billboards, and all types of brochures, Palmer said. In an effort to bring tourists and recognition to central Oklahoma, the center will be built in Greer County between Quartz Mountain and Granite, said Thomas.

Thomas. "When you leave the building you will feel like you have visited each small town and community throughout the great plains," she said. Work has already been started on a giant granite

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Sporting a popular look on campus for men this fall, Damon Renegar looks laidback and comfortable in faded jeans and Laura Laytion sports her always fashionable denim vest and short outfit on her way t, a favorite T-shirt. entation dinner.

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this fall: Comfort

Wearing her Tall Shorts and her Doc Marten boots, Meredith Scott easily fits in with her other classmates (left). Hints of the 60's return with Misti Michaelis wearing a wide belt, striped shirt and a beaded necklace (above).

Looking confused, UCO freshman Heidi Hander begins her moving-in proscess by unloading clothing she will need for this fall season.

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CHANGES Construction budget tightens; building continues on campus By David L. Hanigar Staff Writer As buildings materialize and a 20foot wide ditch continues to mangle the campus grounds, rising construction costs and problems like unanticipated underground gas, water and sewer lines, are forcing university officials to make some changes to the original plans in order to stay within the budget. A $52 million budget for the restoration of the University of Central Oklahoma spared little to no expense and allowed room for the addition of many new buildings and the renovation of several older buildings. That is not the case anymore, said Nick Widener, executive director of special projects. "Some of the central issues of the construction is kind of up in the air right now because of the increased cost of labor and supplies," Widener said. "Some of the projects could change in their nature. They still will happen, but they just may not be like we envisioned them," he said. So far, the increases have not resulted in the elimination of any buildings or their size, Widener said. However, cosmetic changes will have to be made. "It doesn't necessarily mean smaller buildings, but it might mean that instead of using terrazzo tile that we just use vinyl flooring," Widener said. The remodeling of Howell Hall, scheduled to begin in December, will be one of the first to feel the impact, Widener said. Originally, a new laboratory building was to be added to the south wall of the building and Howell Hall would be

completely renovated. The buildings would be connected using glass atriums and walkways. Now, the Howell Hall renovation may not happen. Although Widener said the actual laboratory building has not yet been affected, whether or not it will be connected hasn't been determined. UCO is not the only one to feel the pressure. Oklahoma City University ran into similar snags in the building of their new nursery. "It cost more that we expected," said Mary Gately, assistant of the vice president for student and administrative services of OCU. Gately said they had to delay and reduce some projects to account for the increased costs. Widener said they have researched the costs of construction with other businesses and universities undergoing similar projects to try and be prepared for the differences in cost. "If we decide to assume that costs are up by 20 percent, then we will have to adjust what we're doing by 20 percent," Widener said. Contractors are blaming the increase in costs on the wave of floods, hurricanes and earthquakes that have blistered the nation's complexion throughout the year. "We're in the middle of a cement shortage," said Larry Clark, sales coordinator for Dolese Brothers. Suppliers are selling out of state or are not able to produce, Clark said. Prices in cement are increasing

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with the demand. Just in the last couple of years, prices of cement have increased from $45 to $47 per yard and will increase three more dollars by September. Cement isn't the only item that is up. A representative for Lippert Brothers Construction said wood and labor have also increased. Rising costs are not the only holdbacks, said Widener. The digging of a 20-foot wide ditch to house the heating and cooling lines for the university has found some hidden surprises. Gas, water and sewer lines were not well mapped when the university was originally built, Widener said. Several of these have turned up in places they weren't supposed to be. Every time a problem occurs, whether it means re-routing a pipeline or just taking time to work around it, it costs the university money. "So far we've been able to work through all those and it hasn't modified the project yet, but it's slowed it down a little bit," Widener said.

More developments, additions to UCO Master Plan unveiled Plans are being wrapped up for the new education and general classroom building, a 40,000 square-foot building to stand north of the Old North building. It should be up for bid by Oct. 10, said Nick Widener, executive director of special projects. "That means we may start construction as early as the first of December," Widener said. The building will contain a multi-media seminar room capable of receiving satellite transmissions that will accommodate advances in talk-back television, Widener said. The parking map, available at Parking Services, shows an outline of the campus once the multi-million dollar renovation of the university is completed, although other stages are still in the planning process. Additions include: a laboratory building to be added to Howell Hall, an addition and renovation of the Max Chambers Library, the addition of the Boren Archival Library and Nigh Government Outreach Center, joining the Communications Building and Annex, Mitchell Hall renovation and scene shop addition, a soccer field, the creation of Thatcher Lake and amphitheater, renovation of the University Center and a food court and landscaping across campus.

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FASA announces officers, homecoming events, pow-wow for semester By Jeff Billington Staff Writer Planning a pow-wow and participation in the University of Central Oklahoma's homecoming parade are two of the many projects from the First Americans Student Association (FASA) this fall. FASA announced its new officers for the fall semester, said Carlita Robison, new president for the organization for American Indian students. "We elected them at the end of the spring semester,"

Robison said. FASA was organized to encourage education among the American Indian students, and to help educate its members about traditional Indian customs and beliefs, said Robison. The new officers are Robison, president; Sylvia Franklin, vice president; Jennifer Breazeale, secretary; and Curtis Douglas, treasurer-public relations. This fall, FASA will participate in the UCO homecoming parade along with sponsoring other fundraising events, such as Indian taco and fry bread sales. In a joint venture with

Multicultural Student Services, they help sponsor a Fall Benefit Pow-Wow and a traditional Indian meal. The money that is generated from the pow-wow will help sponsor the annual Spring Contest Pow-Wow. Although the club is for Native Americans, all students are welcome to join. "We hope to encourage everyone to join FASA," said Robison. Robison said FASA will meet on the first and third Thursdays of each month. For more information on FASA, call 341-2980, Ext. 2580.

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Wranglers, rattlers & ribs Tall tales spice up grub at 74 Ranch Supply By Matt Williamson Staff Writer e sits at a small wooden table, eating ribs off a plastic plate with his hands. In between mouthfuls he takes a swallow of his water, looks up at Jeff (seeing how far along he is) and then goes back to the plate. Four long ribs remain, along with a helping of potato salad and a slice of bread. Thick sauce pours off the ribs, as big, heavy drops fall to cover the white plate, while even more runs down his fingers as he rips another bit of meat from the bone. "It is the best," he says, smiling at Jeff. Weather-creased cowboys biting the tails off rattlesnakes, Indian ambushes, and frontier cures for rabies — Oklahoma history with a down-home twist told over a plate of lip-smacking barbecue. It may well be one of the few remaining outposts of the Oklahoma frontier for a handful of local ranchers and white-collar escapees from downtown Oklahoma City who want to take a lunch hour trip back in time. Or it may just be one of the better kept restaurant secrets around. But whatever it is, it's probably the only place in town where the food comes with a side order of the Old West. Galyn, one of the crucial links to the Old West, has seen quite a few years on the Kansas/Oklahoma plains, but he still moves quickly. His hair is full and silver and his arms are thick and powerful. His mornings are spent at the same table, drinking coffee with anyone that stops by. His days are spent in the oil fields of central Oklahoma, but by late afternoon he makes it back to the store. Jeff is young, but his eyes show many years of experience. Under his ball cap is closely cropped, wavy, dishwater brown hair. He stands tall and slim, but surprises the customers when he grabs a 50 pound bag of feed and throws it around, making it seem weightless. he table where they sit is not in your run-of-the-mill barbecue joint. It and they sit in something much different from most restaurants in the world. At least the world of the 1990s. Surrounding the table are items most people would not associate with lunch or dinner, or food at all for that matter. Pegboard lines the walls of the 74 Ranch Supply, all four walls have tack (horse equipment) and supplies hanging from them. Bits, reins, bridles, and cribbing collars dangle from short metallic pegs. A double-sided row of counters sits only feet away from the two men. A gallon bottle of fish oil, rubs for hooves, flea and tick sprays and bone meal all sit within reach. Hanging from the ceiling is a fluorescent orange "Fly Stik". Hundreds of dead flies hang caught in the goo, making the stick look speckled. Perched above is something all together different too. On the roof of the 74 Ranch Supply are eight saddles, all eight are nailed down tight to the roof, rotting in the Oklahoma weather. The

Downings did not begin the tradition of nailing down old saddles to the roof, but they do continue it. "I'm not sure who started it, but about 12 years ago the first was nailed down. We haven't put another up there for some time," said Galyn Downing, owner of the 74. 74 Ranch Supply sits in a three room building at Portland and Edmond Road, west of Edmond. The original building, built in 1928, consists of wood walls and floors. It has been home to a shoe cobbler, a restaurant (at least two different times), a feed store, and more than once, a filling station. tanding beneath a small shed, the moker spews wood smoke out over Stshe grassy side yard. Despite the heat, watermelon vines grow up along the back of the shed, their vines laying perilously close to the open mouth of the firebreathing beast. There is just enough room for one person to fit comfortably inside the shed with the smoker. 'We only burn 100 percent pecan in here," said Galyn. He places a rod in the door to keep it open and puts on a pair of singed gloves to protect his hands from the extreme heat. The grills continue to turn above the bright orange fire deep within the black dragon. Foil — once shiny silver — now burnt golden, wraps the brisket, ribs, and other meats in a protective blanket. The foil lets the heat and smoke get to the meat without burning them dry, said Galyn. He puts the bundles of golden wrapped meats into a big blue tub and carries them back to the side door. Balancing the tub between his right hip, right hand and the wall, he opens the door with his left hand. alyn and Leta Downing bought the 74 anch Supply four years ago, in 1990, from it's previous owners. In February, Galyn and his wife started the barbecue business, Smoklahoma, with their youngest son, Brian and his wife Terry, he said they had the right barbecue and the right place: 'We think we have the best," said Galyn. Brian Downing sits across from his father. The two look like a mirror into a mirror at different times in someone's life. "The smell of the barbecue brings in new faces, but the regulars would come anyway," said Galyn. The "regulars" they speak of are a varied crew. Raymond sits in the wooden chair, leaning back on two legs. He wears a purple tank-top, and cut off jeans. A pager holds on to his waistline, fighting to stay attached as he moves in the chair. Dark sunglasses hang at the neckline of his shirt, bowing the shirt down, revealing a thick layer of chest hair. His shoulders are broad, freckled and darkly tanned. Long, graying hair lays across his shoulders and mixes into his beard. The front door opens and a tall man in torn blue jeans, a Winston cigarettes T-shirt, and lace up boots walks in already talking. W e were out on the trail when we LL heard a rattler sing off," said Howard as he paced back and

forth in front of the table, to the back of the store and then the table again. "I owner, wraps brisgot off my horse quet in aluminum foil and got the long iron out. I walked after dousing it with real slow towards his secret sauce. the snake, didn't see 'im, so I just stood there. "Then he moved and I caught the shine off his skin. He went straight for one of the horses. Rared- up and he was mad. I drew in real close to get a good aim, and he changed directions on me. So I tried it again, put the rifle to his head and shot him dead." "I bent down and cut off the head, and I was trying to put it in my medicine pouch. I couldn't get my medicine pouch open, so I just stuck the rattlers in my mouth. Opened the pouch up and then took them rattlers and put 'em in there," said Howard. "Oh, that impressed the girls," said Galyn as he smiled and squinted his eyes. "Oh, I looked at this one kid, he was settin' there, squirming, so I took the opportunity. I said 'you know what I really ought to 74 Ranch do? I oughta cut him open and pull his heart out'. The Supply kid started saying `no, no, employee no," said Howard. "You know, you haven't Jeff stacks had no one bring you a bags of saddle in a long time," said oats in the Howard. one," back of a "Hadn't had agreed Galyn. trailer. tt ell, I'm not getting any work done here," said Howard, standing slowly and stretching to the ceiling. His right hand scratched his shallow beard before returning to his side. "See y'all later." "Later," said Jeff. "All right, you take care of yourself," said Galyn. Again the fan can be heard humming atop the massive "Wonder Warm" heater. Beside the fan sit two coffee pots, both full of freshly brewed black. A

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Sports / Recreation Organizations Fencing Club Karate Club Soccer Club

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Bahai Club Amnesty International Baptist Student Union Assn. of Women Students Catholic Campus Ministries Best Buddies Chi Alpha (Assembly of God) Bloodhounds (Blood Drive) Christians on Campus Boost Alcohol Consciousness Church of Christ Outreach Center Concerning the Health of Fellowship of Christian Athletes University Students(BACCHUS) Kappa Phi (Methodist Women) Cheer Team (Coed) Latter-Day Saints Student Assn. Circle K Muslim Student Assn. Gay/Lesbian Alliance for Wesley Foundation (Methodist) Student Support (GLASS) Horizons Unlimited (Disabled) Porn Pon Squad Political Organizations President's Club College Republicans Residence Hall Assn. Young Democrats Student Government Assn. Ethnic and Cultural Toastmasters Organizations University Center Activity Board African Student Association Black Student Association Departmental Chinese Student Association Organizations Ebony Heritage Ensemble Accounting Club European Student Assn. Advertising Club First Americans Student Assn. Art and Design Group

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ipate in the group runs. However, we are offering a special student membership of $18 per year. This includes a subscription to the Oklahoman Runner magazine," said Simpson. They are sponsoring a 5K race August 26 at Hafer Park. "At least 40 door prizes will be given away at the end of the race," Simpson said. For a race application or more information, call Simpson at 348-5941.

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INFORMA TION Local music group to play tonight on UCO campus By Mike Erwin Staff Writer

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Avoid the fuss... By Mike Erwin Staff Writer

This fall, with campus parking spaces in high demand, University of Central Oklahoma students may choose to carpool or ride the bus. , Students interested in sharing rides can form their own carpool by contacting the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA). The COTPA Rideshare Program will group commuters with others who live in the same area and travel to UCO, said Denise Givens, customer service representative for METRO Transit. "If a person shares a ride with just one other driver, they'll save 50 percent of the usual costs for driving to school," said Givens. , Another transportation alternative is riding a METRO

Transit bus to UCO. Students will be able to catch a bus at 10 different times throughout the day, said Givens. The buses will stop at Mitchell Hall and the University Center. The earliest bus arrives at 8:10 a.m. and the latest leaves at 5:22 p.m., said Givens. Bus fare is 50 cents per ride on the Edmond Interurban Local (Route 39). There are no special rates for students, but riders can purchase a monthly unlimitedride pass for $16, said Givens. Passes can be bought at the Union Station terminal, Cashland, That Place Snack Bar, and all National Check Cashers. Bus schedules and route maps can be purchased for 50 cents at the Union Station terminal. To order, or for more information, call 235-RIDE. A

Fine Arts College feasible By Roy Howe Staff Writer

A recently completed campus-wide study indicates a College of Fine Arts at the University of Central Oklahoma is feasible. The concept calls for pulling some programs from the College of Liberal Arts to form the new college and is expected to strengthen and help better raise funds for the fine arts programs. A separation of the College of Liberal Arts to form a new college could go one of several ways. "A number of structural alternatives were identified for a fine arts college," said Terry May, assistant vice president of academic affairs and coordinator of the study. May said he could not elaborate on the details at this time. The idea underwent eightmonths of study by 54 UCO fac-

ulty and staff members where eight teams were comprised to examine the ramifications of another college. The study team produced an inch-thick report which was forwarded to university President George Nigh July 27. "The report documents a broad-based conceptual support for a fine arts college and it also identifies some significant policy and resources implications which Nigh and his management team will have to consider," May said. Nigh said he is still reviewing the study and would rather wait to comment on it. May said he is not at liberty to disclose the precise findings and conclusions included in the report as Nigh "is still digesting it." After first receiving unanimous support to begin the planning process from the 11 department chairs from the College of

Liberal Arts in September, UCO administrators took the idea of a fifth college before their governing board last October. The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges gave UCO the OK to explore the idea. A campus-wide survey to full-time faculty and administrators in December showed that respondents favored the idea of a College of Fine Arts by a margin of two-to-one. At that time, the study was to be completed by last May where, if found workable, a College of Fine Arts at UCO was being considered to begin by this fall. Now, if approved by Nigh, it must also be approved by the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges before any action by the university can be taken. "I was extremely pleased with the efforts, professionalism and positive attitudes that everybody who had a hand in this report showed," May said.

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COMMUN IT Y New math, science workshop at Omniplex teaches youngsters to create with wood By Nicki Cormier Staff Writer

program. It is within these years when most children are diagnosed as having problems with math and science skills, said

For many elementary stu-

in school. When he failed the

house he had built with his dad,

The house will remain on dis-

fifth grade, Wilson's father sug-

he helped the boy build his own

play for Omniplex visitors until

gested they build a tree house

tree house.

day lives, said Bussey.

the museum staff disassembles it

Bussey. for the next "Hammer" session,

dents, building a fort or doll

"The program, which started

house is more fun than math and

this week, will be offered on a

science. However, these stu-

permanent basis to school and

dents can learn both subjects while building a play house at the Omniplex Science Museum. "If I Had A Hammer" is a

groups," said Tony Zodrow, public relations director. Before starting the program,

new educational program

students will receive a workbook

offered this fall by the museum.

that includes new vocabulary

self-esteem.

diagnosed as a dyslexic and began to The programs' creator, Perry

"I was amazed at how quickly the boy could do math when

"As an adult, Wilson was

said Bussey.

groups such as youth and church

together, hoping to boost his

he physically worked with it, rather than doing it on paper,"

see why he experienced prob-

Wilson, a carpenter who also

lems in the classroom," said

works as an educator, spent two

Bussey.

said Wilson. From that experience, Wilson

days at the Omniplex training

While working as a carpenter,

developed the idea for an educational

the science museum's education

Wilson saw a friend's son strug-

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gling with his second grade

show the practical uses for math and

as a result of his own difficulties

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science, said Bussey.

words such as "joist" and "stud," The program is a two-hour workshop in which a group of children and adults apply their math, science, art and language

and math problems to determine, for example, the amount and cost of siding needed, said Zodrow. At the start of the program,

skills to build a small wooden

students will be outfitted with

play house inside the science

nail bags, painter's caps and

museum, said Beth Bussey,

goggles. Throughout the house's

Omniplex education director.

assembly, the students will see

Students from grades five

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through eight are targeted for the

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